For members on qualified military leaves, submit the Application for Free Military Credit and a copy of Form DD214 (supplied by the member), or other documentation from the military that verifies the member’s military service. If the member wishes to make up contributions missed during the qualified military leave, the employer and member must instead complete and submit the Application for Military Leave Contributions.

For FMLA-related leaves of absence; other leaves that began before July 1, 1998, and were approved annually in increments of 12 months or less; and other leaves that began after July 1, 1998, complete the “Leave of Absence/Worker’s Compensation Buy In” portion of the Application for Service Purchase and send it to IPERS along with copies of supporting documentation on the need for and approval of the leave.

Be sure to maintain board minutes, resolutions, personnel records, military orders and all written correspondence relating to the leave.